Homewares & Furniture Buyer for Wedo Shopping
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: E-Commerce
Salary range: 35000-45000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet

Company profile:
Wedo is a collection of niched e-commerce stores which aim to be the first destination for online shoppers buying in the various niches that we operate in. Due to our continued commitment to the best, we are now looking for more people to join our lively team at a very exciting time. As we continue to grow we're looking for incredibly passionate people who want to be part of something amazing. We’re looking for outgoing, positive and driven individuals who want to make a difference where they work. We can teach you a lot of what you need to know about the job. What we can’t teach you is aptitude and attitude, two of the most important aspects to succeeding at Wedo. If you’d like to work in an environment that feels friendly and welcoming, professional, highly interactive and ready to hear your ideas, then read on.

Job description:
You primary goals will be to:Source new suppliers and products for forthcoming homeware categoriesSupport existing furniture categories through new and existing supplier developmentManage new range launches and provide product training to key stakeholdersContribute to stock control and purchasing decisionsExplore new trends and opportunities to drive innovationYou will be required to:Develop product ranges for the assigned categories, ensuring that they are in line with brand standards and agreed range objectivesDeliver product to achieve and exceed sales and margin targets through commercial product strategiesUnderstand current operational dependencies including fulfilment and logistical restrictionsManage supplier relationships including price negotiation and future range developmentTroubleshoot operational, quality and availability issues as the central point of supplier communication for the companyEstablish product service levels with suppliersIdentify competitors offerings and keep up with the new trends in the industryProduce reports on range plans and performanceIdentify opportunities and source product for flash sales and group buying through third parties (Groupon, Wowcher etc)

Requirements:
Essential:Proven track record of achievement as a Buyer within a Furniture/Homewares environmentExperience of managing product critical pathsRange building experience for specific launches and promotionsExcellent understand of product pricing and margin dependenciesA passion for home furnishings and an up to date knowledge of current trendsProficient in Word and ExcelStrong influencing, communication and negotiation skillsDesirableEducated to degree level in a relevant disciplineFar East sourcing experience of furniture or homewaresExperience of working within an ecommerce environmentExperience of working with group buying or flash sale websites

Benefits:
What are the benefits of working at Wedo? -   An opportunity to work in a fast paced, fast growing company where there is no limit to how far you can progress within the business.-   A working environment where an ability to think outside the box is both valued and encouraged.-   The chance to work with some of the brightest business and technological minds around.